Akiho Higashi
Recruiter
Summary
Bilingual talent acquisition specialist with over two years of experience in recruitment and administrative roles within IT startups and fintech companies in Japan. Proven ability to source and place top-tier talent in global IT firms. Strong organizational skills, multilingual communication expertise, and a background in customer service, with eight years of experience in retail and hospitality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Barista
AmRest Coffee Deutschland GmbH
10.2024 - Current
- Preparing high-quality beverages according to company standards
- Managing inventory and ensuring stock levels are maintained
- Handling cash transactions and operating the register efficiently
- Providing excellent customer service to international clientele
- Skills: German, English, Customer Service, Inventory Management
Candidate Consultant / Administrator
CONNECT JAPAN K.K.
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed recruitment processes for mid-level IT positions, including project managers, full-stack engineers, HR managers, and customer success managers
- Collaborated with companies such as o9 Solutions and Degica as an RPO recruiter, handling full-cycle recruitment and organizing internal team-building events
- Provided administrative support for two foreign executives, including translation, external communications, meeting coordination, corporate banking, and regulatory documentation submission
Retail Ambassador
Allbirds
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed sales, inventory control, and visual merchandising for a global footwear and apparel brand
- Provided high-level customer service to international clients
Front Desk Receptionist
Turn Table Hostel Shibuya (R.project K.K.)
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed reservations and guest relations in a high-traffic international hostel
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Japan
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered high-quality customer service and beverage preparation
Receptionist
Venture Bank, Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided customer support and administrative tasks for a wellness and fitness company
Sales Advisor
H&M
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Handled customer service, visual merchandising, and inventory control in a fast-paced retail environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Togo High School
05.2013 - 03.2016
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Labor Relations & HR Support
- Office Administration & Organization
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Scheduling & Workflow Management
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Meet)
- CRM & ATS Platforms (LinkedIn RPS, Workable)
- Canva & Adobe Premiere
Websites
Timeline
Barista
AmRest Coffee Deutschland GmbH
10.2024 - Current
Candidate Consultant / Administrator
CONNECT JAPAN K.K.
02.2022 - 05.2024
Retail Ambassador
Allbirds
05.2021 - 05.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Turn Table Hostel Shibuya (R.project K.K.)
08.2019 - 09.2020
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Japan
06.2019 - 08.2020
Receptionist
Venture Bank, Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Advisor
H&M
02.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Togo High School
05.2013 - 03.2016
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